US consumer sentiment rose in September, climbing to its highest level since May 2024, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan's consumer survey released Friday. The index of consumer sentiment rose 1.1 points to 69.0 in September, from 67.9 in August. The market expectation for the index was to come in at 68.3. "The gain was led by an improvement in buying conditions for durables, driven by more ...